word
spectroscopy
spek-TROS-koh-pee
spɛkˈtrɒskəpiːListen
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Syllable breakdown
spectroscopy
Dictionary meaning
The study of the interaction between matter and electromagnetic radiation, particularly used in astronomy to determine the composition, temperature, and motion of stars and galaxies.
History and origin
Latin 'spectrum' + Greek 'skopein' (to look).
Common mispronunciations
SPEK-troh-skoh-peespec-TROS-kuh-pee
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